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FN62 YZE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,484 mi
Last recorded162,484 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 YZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 162,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 153,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,274 miles

All four tyres worn from the inside edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 132,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,887 miles

emission is too clean to test

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,756 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to test

Fail 6 Oct 2017 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,236 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres on legal limit

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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FN62 YZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN62 YZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN62 YZE registered?

FN62 YZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FN62 YZE safe to buy?

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